HEALTH MATTERS
Tip: Keep moving. An active lifestyle that is appropriate for your condition can help manage symptoms and decrease or eliminate pain. The body was built to move and doing so regularly can help improve quality of life. PTs prescribe exercise specific to your condition, needs and goals.
Tip: If you experience an injury or develop the onset of pain, seeing a PT early on can help address and manage your symptoms.
When and where do you see a physical therapist?
Pain management is just one reason to work with a PT. They can also help you prevent future injury or chronic conditions. You do not need a physician's referral to make an appointment with a PT for an evaluation. PTs can specialize in a
variety of areas, including geriatrics, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, sports and women's health. They provide treatments in:
* Hospitals, outpatient clinics or offices
* Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
* Skilled nursing, extended care or subacute facilities
* Schools, education or research centers
* Fitness centers and sports training facilities
* Hospice settings
* Your workplace
* Your home
How can you take the next step? For more information and to find a PT near you, visit ChoosePT.com.